masslive.com topics: paul-burnstag:topics.masslive.com,2015:tag/paul-burns2015-03-03T22:42:45ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advancePaul Burns reflects on Palmer Town Council defeattag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.132185002014-06-18T14:03:20Z2014-06-18T14:05:03ZBurns lost his at-large position to newcomer Robert B. Lavoie, who received 715 votes to Burns' 431.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Burns lost his at-large position to newcomer Robert B. Lavoie, who received 715 votes to Burns' 431.
Robert Lavoie ousts incumbent Paul Burns for seat on Palmer Town Counciltag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.131628082014-06-11T02:30:00Z2014-06-11T03:13:14ZVoters also rejected a $2.1 million debt exclusion question to repair damaged flooring at Old Mill Pond Elementary School.Jim Russell | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/JimRussell1/index.html
Voters also rejected a $2.1 million debt exclusion question to repair damaged flooring at Old Mill Pond Elementary School.
Palmer town election features races for Town Council, School Committee and debt exclusion questiontag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.131362882014-06-07T13:58:57Z2014-06-07T18:27:06ZPolls will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Palmer for the annual town election.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Palmer for the annual town election.
Former Palmer Redevelopment Authority Chairman Blake Lamothe fined $5,000 by state Ethics Commission over dealings involving Union Stationtag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.123773572014-03-07T22:41:07Z2014-03-08T22:29:18Z"I made this decision not to fight this claim as it would have cost me more in lawyer’s fees to battle my cause," Blake Lamothe wrote in an email.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
"I made this decision not to fight this claim as it would have cost me more in lawyer’s fees to battle my cause," Blake Lamothe wrote in an email.
Palmer casino supporters criticize Mohegan Sun for running 'lackluster' campaigntag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.117457812013-12-01T10:00:14Z2013-12-01T10:01:50Z“We can’t bury our head in the sand and wish it didn’t happen,” Mohegan's chief executive officer, Mitchell Etess, said about the failed casino vote in Palmer. Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
“We can’t bury our head in the sand and wish it didn’t happen,” Mohegan's chief executive officer, Mitchell Etess, said about the failed casino vote in Palmer.
Mohegan Sun says it wants to explore future non-casino development at former Palmer casino site, but landlord doesn't believe ittag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.116991742013-11-23T02:14:43Z2013-11-23T02:15:17ZOver the past several days, Mohegan's commitment to Palmer has been called into question.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Over the past several days, Mohegan's commitment to Palmer has been called into question.
Northeast Realty: Mohegan Sun wants to break exclusive casino agreement, but continue to lease Palmer landtag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.116877432013-11-21T16:37:49Z2013-11-22T01:18:26ZVoters shot down the Palmer casino proposal by less than 100 votes. Chip Tuttle, chief operating officer of Suffolk Downs, confirmed on Thursday that Mohegan Sun is among several companies that have discussed partnering with Suffolk Downs on a revised casino proposal in Revere.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Voters shot down the Palmer casino proposal by less than 100 votes. Chip Tuttle, chief operating officer of Suffolk Downs, confirmed on Thursday that Mohegan Sun is among several companies that have discussed partnering with Suffolk Downs on a revised casino proposal in Revere.
And then there were 2 ... casino application deadline fast approaching tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.116846422013-11-20T23:40:00Z2013-11-20T23:37:05ZThe two remaining casino companies competing for commercial licenses in their regions - MGM Resorts International in Springfield and Wynn MA LLC in Everett - still await determinations from the gaming commission on their "suitability," before they can move forward. Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
The two remaining casino companies competing for commercial licenses in their regions - MGM Resorts International in Springfield and Wynn MA LLC in Everett - still await determinations from the gaming commission on their "suitability," before they can move forward.
Palmer Town Council approves funding for Old Mill Pond School carpet studytag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.116720232013-11-19T02:43:17Z2013-11-19T02:44:47ZTown Manager Charles Blanchard said after the council meeting on Monday night that a request for proposals for the study has already been sent out and that they are due on Wednesday. Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Town Manager Charles Blanchard said after the council meeting on Monday night that a request for proposals for the study has already been sent out and that they are due on Wednesday.
Springfield NAACP branch criticizes Mohegan Sun for alleged failure to provide 'diversity information' about minority hiring at proposed Palmer casinotag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.115708532013-11-04T11:35:00Z2013-11-06T16:15:10ZThe Rev. Talbert Swan, president of the Greater Springfield NAACP, claims Mohegan Sun has not complied with the civil rights organization's request for information about the company's plans to hire minorities and other diversity issues. Conor Berry | cberry@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/conorberry/index.html
The Rev. Talbert Swan, president of the Greater Springfield NAACP, claims Mohegan Sun has not complied with the civil rights organization's request for information about the company's plans to hire minorities and other diversity issues.
In Palmer, it's plants and purses for prizes at the Senior Center picnictag:blog.masslive.com,2013:/criesandwhispers//3865.108844682013-10-20T08:04:05Z2013-10-20T08:04:52ZStay tuned to find out who gets the purse as a present.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Stay tuned to find out who gets the purse as a present.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission to conduct 'suitability' hearing on Mohegan Sun's Palmer casino proposaltag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.113579582013-10-03T10:55:00Z2013-10-03T13:11:47ZBoosters of a casino in Palmer will hold a rally to coincide with the Gaming Commission's suitability hearing on the Mohegan Sun casino proposal. Conor Berry | cberry@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/conorberry/index.html
Boosters of a casino in Palmer will hold a rally to coincide with the Gaming Commission's suitability hearing on the Mohegan Sun casino proposal.
Palmer Town Council approves spending extra $50,000 on tennis courts, bringing project total to $395,000tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.113227812013-10-01T00:23:11Z2013-10-01T00:20:40ZAt-large Councilor Jason Polonsky took his time during the councilor's roundtable to remind residents to be civil to each other as the Nov. 5 vote on the host community agreement between the town and Mohegan Sun nears.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
At-large Councilor Jason Polonsky took his time during the councilor's roundtable to remind residents to be civil to each other as the Nov. 5 vote on the host community agreement between the town and Mohegan Sun nears.
Attorney General's Office declines to investigate Open Meeting Law complaint against Palmer Redevelopment Authoritytag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.112780652013-09-20T06:03:33Z2013-09-20T18:54:07ZBurns said that he is disappointed that the complaint will not be formally reviewed, but he understood the reasons.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Burns said that he is disappointed that the complaint will not be formally reviewed, but he understood the reasons.
Candlelight vigil held in Palmer to remember victims of 9/11tag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.112269332013-09-12T18:12:54Z2013-09-13T03:18:22ZThe Palmer High School band and chorus performed patriotic selections.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
The Palmer High School band and chorus performed patriotic selections.
Massachusetts municipal officials urge override of $177 million veto of local aidtag:www.masslive.com,2013:/politics/index.ssf//2591.109475932013-07-22T22:20:00Z2013-07-22T22:28:14ZGov. Deval Patrick vetoed $177 million, or nearly 20 percent, from $920 million in unrestricted local aid.Dan Ring, The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/dring413/index.html
Gov. Deval Patrick vetoed $177 million, or nearly 20 percent, from $920 million in unrestricted local aid.
Mohegan Sun releases four traffic options for proposed $1 billion resort casino in Palmertag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.108887392013-07-10T23:10:36Z2013-07-11T16:45:13Z"It's in no one's interest not to resolve the traffic issues," Palmer At-large Town Councilor Paul E. Burns said.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
"It's in no one's interest not to resolve the traffic issues," Palmer At-large Town Councilor Paul E. Burns said.
Palmer town councilor wants details on Mohegan Sun's traffic plans for proposed casino; Mohegan Sun says details will be released Wednesdaytag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.108832672013-07-09T22:55:50Z2013-07-09T22:55:10ZAt-large Town Councilor Paul Burns said Mohegan Sun Massachusetts promised the traffic details a week ago.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
At-large Town Councilor Paul Burns said Mohegan Sun Massachusetts promised the traffic details a week ago.
Palmer Town Council suspends balloon test for proposed casino hoteltag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.108787382013-07-09T02:47:43Z2013-08-08T17:05:55ZThe Town Council will revisit the request at its August meeting. Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
The Town Council will revisit the request at its August meeting.
Health impact forum debates positives, negatives of a casino in Palmertag:www.masslive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//865.105246342013-05-10T23:22:56Z2013-05-10T23:24:11ZTraffic overwhelmingly was the main concern, as the proposed casino would be built across from the Massachusetts Turnpike exit 8 interchange on Route 32, an area considered congested now.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Traffic overwhelmingly was the main concern, as the proposed casino would be built across from the Massachusetts Turnpike exit 8 interchange on Route 32, an area considered congested now.